Archive for ‘October 19th, 2007’

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Oct19

Another HBCU establishes dress code

by Duane on October 19th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
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Morehouse College started this policy this year as well.
(foxnews.com) Do clothes make the man (or woman)?
One college president says yes. Michael Sorrell, the new head of the historically black Paul Quinn College in Dallas, says he needed to make some major changes. He walked around campus and saw decidedly unbusiness-like attire. When corporate recruiters came [...]

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Oct19

I know I just did a post on adoptions, but this needs to get out

by Duane on October 19th, 2007 at 10:35 am
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If you work for the following companies, you could be eligible to receive adoption assistance.
• Citizens Financial Group (#1 in rank!)
• CMP Technology
• Timberland
• JPMorgan Chase
• Avon
• American Century Investments
• Fannie Mae
• The McGraw Hill Companies
• South Mountain Company
• Google
• Abbott Laboratories
Here is the rest of the press release–
(BPRW) American companies offering up adoption assistance
Americans [...]

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Oct19

“Dear FCC, Please make us stop.”

by Duane on October 19th, 2007 at 10:11 am
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Recently the FCC held a public hearing in Chicago over media ownership. Attendees were given 5 minutes at the mike to address the issue. KRS-One was one of those attendees.
KRS-ONE asked the FCC, “If you have a government that is run by Big Business, how can the FCC get that Business out of radio? Right [...]

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Oct19

Medical school comes to Harlem

by Duane on October 19th, 2007 at 9:47 am
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Harlem Med School Opens
By Kibkabé Araya (columbiaspectator.com)
The Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated its grand opening Monday at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The college, which is the first medical school to open in New York State in the last 30 years, aims to help underprivileged communities such as Harlem banish health disparities.
“The mission is [...]

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Oct19

Taking a closer look at rising student suspensions

by Duane on October 19th, 2007 at 3:04 am
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“We have begun to criminalize behavior that is typical,”
The article is about the growing rate of Black youths who are being disciplined in school. Let’s rewind to the beginning of the article.

Student suspensions, expulsions soar
Typical behavior by Maryland youths being ‘criminalized,’ UM researcher says
School suspensions and expulsions have risen significantly in Maryland, with African-Americans, boys [...]

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Oct19

African-American Adoptions, Inc.

by Duane on October 19th, 2007 at 2:48 am
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“African American Adoptions, Inc., recruits and identifies prospective adoptive families … provides counseling on adoption procedures … provides support and training throughout the pre and post adoption process … provides financial assistance, and … undertakes community outreach and public information activities.”
[Link to site]

Sphere: Related Content

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Oct19

Obama goes gospel

by Duane on October 19th, 2007 at 1:09 am
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(christianpost.com) Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) is pulling all the strings in his effort to appeal to religious voters, uniting top Gospel artists later this month for a weekend concert series on his campaign trail.
Obama is hosting “Embrace the Change! Gospel Series,” which will bring some of gospel music’s top stars to the same [...]

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Oct19

African-American TV Usage and Buying Power Highlighted by Nielsen

by Duane on October 19th, 2007 at 12:39 am
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NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Nielsen Company today released more insights into television viewing behavior and shopping preferences among African-Americans. The information is contained in a new E- News publication, Consumer Insight, which connects and integrates information from services across the company. Consumer Insight is available
to the public.
The latest information, which includes insights [...]

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